Q3 ARTS

A colorful holiday in India known as _____.

What art samples would you create for South Asia?

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If you were tasked to make a Rangoli design, what element of art would you apply to make it pleasing to the eyes?

• Color

• Line

• Form

• Texture

Answer explanation

Rangoli, the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the house, uses finely ground white powder along with different colors

In applying rangoli art, what materials are best to use for the decoration?

• dried leaves and tree trunks

• recycled plastic bottles and straw

• colored paper, crepe paper, and cartolina

• grains with different colors, like corn, rice, and mongo beans

Answer explanation

Rangoli, the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the house, uses finely ground white powder along with different colors.

Aside from day-to-day use, why is Indian craft important?

• It is used for decorative and Utilitarian purposes

• It is a source of living and part of Indian culture.

• It is used for decorative and livelihood purposes

• It is used for decorative and religious purposes.

Which among the following best describes the South, Central, and West Asian Arts?

• deeply rooted in local traditions

• based on rituals and ceremonies

• focus on intricate and ornate designs.

• strong emphasis on symbolism and spirituality.

Which artistic elements from South, Central, and West Asia would you use to create a sculpture that represents spiritual and cultural traditions?

• use of bright and vibrant colors

• emphasize geometric patterns and designs

• incorporate natural elements such as flowers or leaves

• to utilize minimalist techniques with monochromatic colors

What culture was the first major influence in West Asia?

• Hellenistic culture

• Kazakhstan culture

• Islamic culture

• Mogul culture

Answer explanation

The term Hellenistic literally means to 'imitate Greeks'.

Hellenistic period refers to a period of time dominated by a fusion of Greek language and customs with the culture of the Near East.

What is the idea behind the rhythmic waves used in the Arabesque style by Islamic artists?

•  it suggests creativity and variety in the design

• it suggests movement and rhythm in the artwork

• it suggests eternal architecture with no beginning or end

• it suggests that the design is finely made by creative hands

Answer explanation

Islamic art is often characterized by recurrent motifs, such as the use of

geometrical floral or vegetal designs in a repetition known as the arabesque.

The arabesque is often used to symbolize the transcendent, indivisible and infinite nature

of God.

What kind of patterns and designs will you use if you will create Islamic artwork?

• lines and forms

• geometric and floral

• figures and floral

• geometric and organic